The work of Andy Goldsworthy; art created using natural materials
Andy goldsworthy is an amazing artist to use as a stimulus for young children. i originally came across the works of andy goldsworthy whilst doing my undergraduate degree and found his work remarkable. Andy Goldsworthy produces artwork using natural materials such as; flowers, mud, ice, leaves, twigs, pebbles, boulders, snow, thorns, bark, grass and pine cones. Much of his work is made outside and is meant to be temporary. He photographs the artwork and then allows it to remain in the natural environment and decay at its own rate. This type of art work is so accessible to the early years as it all involve natural materials so easily be recreated by children in settings. The short video clip below shows Andy Goldsworthy at work creating one of his masterpieces. why not try and recreate a piece of his work in your setting!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/andy-goldsworthy-art-in-a-natural-environment/8230.html